The House

448 Maedomari
Iheya-son, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa-ken 905-0702

This is a traditional, Okinawan bungalow, with floor to ceiling glass doors and windows on every side of it, a tatami room with beautiful sliding doors, a fierce Shisa (シーサー) on the roof, and a Himpun in front, there to protect guests from both prying eyes and evil spirits.

Following Japanese protocol, outdoor shoes remain outside and slippers are worn inside. There is a lovely garden with a papaya tree which has amazing fruit in the late spring, as well as a bike (with gears!) with which to explore the island. Guests can choose to sleep as the Japanese do, on futons in the tatami room, or on beds in the living area.





Directions from the port to the house:


Less than a kilometre away from the port, the house is very easy to find, and instantly recognisable by the papaya tree in the front yard, and by its distinctive stone wall, which separates it from the houses on either side of it.




From the ferry, take your first right and follow the road until it curves to the right up a small hill.


At the top of the hill, continue right, past a small Izakaya.


Turn at the next left, and then almost immediately, turn right. The house will be on your lefthand side.




Instructions for House Appliances/Systems 1

Instructions for House Appliances/Systems 2


About Yogi-San:

The owner of the house is a wonderful man called Yogi-San. He was born and raised in Okinawa. After retiring, he dedicated his time to studying the history and culture of Okinawa. He has a great love for music, nature and, of course, the sea. He is an official Okinawan tour guide and a certified volunteer medical interpreter. He specialises in the culture and history of the Ryukyu Kingdom. He enjoys guiding and teaching others about Okinawa. He have a registered Okinawan inn on the mainland, and would love for guests from all over the world to come experience Iheya and the Okinawa mainland. 

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Going back in time, there were many traditional Okinawan houses before the second World War, but unfortunately almost all of them were burned down during the war, including the famous Shuri Castle (palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom). Only a handful of traditional houses remained. 

As such, his goal is to renovate a few of these traditional Okinawan houses and transform them to be used as accommodations, restaurants, or coffee shops. As these houses generate revenue, the money earned will be used to maintain, restore, and preserve them. The Iheya house is an example of Yogi-San's efforts to preserve the traditional Okinawan way of living.


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